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Why Confusion Is Holding You Back (And How to Break Free)

Writer's picture: Luis HernandezLuis Hernandez

As a business owner, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of getting stuck in a loop. You know you need to make a change, but something keeps you from taking action. The truth is, if you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’re going to keep getting the same results. Nothing will improve unless you start making different decisions and taking intentional action.


But here’s the real question: Why don’t we take the action we need to take?


One reason? Confusion.


Let’s face it—sometimes, we wrap ourselves up in confusion like a warm, comfortable blanket. It’s easy to let confusion take over and delay making decisions. We might even tell ourselves, “I don’t know what to do,” or “I’m just not sure.”




But here’s the tough pill to swallow: What often masquerades as confusion is simply our desire to avoid conflict or uncomfortable decisions.


As Donald Miller puts it, “What masquerades as confusion is often our desire to avoid conflict and our unwillingness to take action.”


And the longer we stay stuck in this fog, the harder it becomes to move forward.


So how do you break free from the grip of confusion?


Start by asking yourself a few tough questions. If you’re feeling stuck, it might be because of one of these reasons:

  • Am I trying to please everyone? 

  • Am I afraid of losing face? 

  • Am I scared of the financial consequences? 

  • Am I avoiding the obvious decision here? 


It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when you’re facing big decisions, but the key to getting unstuck is identifying the root cause of your confusion. Once you know what’s really holding you back, you’re halfway to solving the problem.


Now comes the hardest part: taking action.


It’s easier said than done, right? But here’s a trick that can help. Step outside your own shoes for a moment. Imagine you’re an outsider looking at your business from a fresh perspective. What would you say is the obvious right action to take? This exercise helps cut through the noise and gives you a clearer path forward.


Your action plan for today:

  1. Identify one situation where you’re feeling confused or stuck in your business.

  2. Ask yourself the tough questions listed above.

  3. Write down 1-3 concrete action steps you can take to clear the confusion and move forward.


Remember, every small step counts. You don’t need to make giant leaps, just consistent, manageable steps that push your business in the right direction. Don’t let confusion hold you back from the success you deserve.


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